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Coronavirus concerns cause MAC to restrict tournament attendance

Coronavirus concerns cause MAC to restrict tournament attendance

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 10, 2020

DeKALB — After the Ivy League announced it had canceled its basketball tournament due to the threat of the COVID-19, the Mid-American Conference announced changes to its basketball tournaments Tuesday. The MAC men's and women's tournaments will continue...

Women's basketball falls in first round of MAC Championships to EMU

Women’s basketball falls in first round of MAC Championships to EMU

By Quentin Wilson | March 9, 2020

DeKALB —  Women’s basketball fell short of an upset in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament after losing to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Monday 76-69. The Huskies, who were ranked tenth, traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan...

Courtney Woods and Myia Starks shine in their final game at the Convocation Center

Courtney Woods and Myia Starks shine in their final game at the Convocation Center

By Quentin Wilson | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — Women's basketball protected home court Wednesday on its final home game of the season by defeating the Ball State University Cardinals 70-62. In a game where both teams were trading baskets early, the Huskies shined in the second, cutting...

Huskies go cold in the second half on 18% shooting

By Quentin Wilson | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — A tale of two halves, women’s basketball started Saturday’s game strong, but a six-point fourth quarter gave the Huskies their second straight road loss. NIU lost on the road to the Western Michigan University Broncos 63-50. “We’ll...

First-year guard Myia Starks Jan. 15 during NIU's 79-71 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies break losing streak in win over Eastern Michigan University

By Justin Kelley | February 27, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team ended its three-game losing streak Wednesday against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. NIU defeated EMU 65-59 in a game where both teams had a combined 39 turnovers. “It’s always good to get the win...

NIU women’s basketball drops third straight game in loss to Central Michigan

By Quentin Wilson | February 23, 2020

DeKALB — Women’s basketball lost a nailbiter to the Central Michigan University Chippewas 70-66 for its third straight loss. “I felt like we had our chances against a really good Central Michigan team,” Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said. “I thought...

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (left) looks to make a pass Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Woods becomes NIU’s second leading scorer all-time in loss to Ball State

By Justin Kelley | February 20, 2020

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (left) looks to make a pass Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Senior forward Mikayla Brandon (from the left) and Myia Starks get back on defense Feb. 15 during NIU’s 68-65 loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends with loss to Western Michigan University

By Justin Kelley | February 16, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team fell short Saturday of picking up its third Mid-American Conference win. NIU fell to the Western Michigan University Broncos 68-65 after junior forward Gabby Nikitinaite missed a 3-pointer to tie the game at the...

Courtney Wood's record-breaking season continues after reaching 2,000 points

Courtney Wood’s record-breaking season continues after reaching 2,000 points

By Justin Kelley | February 8, 2020

DeKALB — It was a historic night Wednesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich. as NIU redshirt senior forward Courtney Woods eclipsed 2,000 career-points. Woods scored 18 points in the Huskies’ 66-60 loss against the Central Michigan University Chippewas to...

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (front) drives through the lane on her way to a layup Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win against the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Courtney Woods reaches 2,000 career points, but NIU falls to CMU

By Quentin Wilson | February 5, 2020

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (front) drives through the lane on her way to a layup Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win against the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Junior Gabby Nikitinaite attempts a 3-point shot Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Huskies head to Michigan to face the Chippewas

By Mattieu Koetters | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team will travel 6:00 p.m. Wednesday to McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as it will face the Central Michigan University Chippewas.The Huskies will arrive in Michigan hoping to carry the momentum gained from...

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Ally May’s clutch shot lifts Huskies over Bulls

By Justin Kelley | February 2, 2020

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.